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Affirmative Training & Consultation

Affirmative Research develops and offers LGBTQ+ affirmative training programs and consultations to educators, mental health care providers, group practices, social workers, and clinics. We aim to help improve the mental health and wellbeing of LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer) youth and young adults through the training of affirmative mental health professionals. 

Shelly L. Craig, PhD, LCSW is a co-developer of the AFFIRM interventions. Dr. Craig is actively involved in research, training and consulting for effective implementation of our programs nationally and internationally across a wide range of sites.

Ashley Austin, PhD, LCSW is actively involved in conducting research promoting the well-being and health of transgender and gender diverse children, teens and adults. Dr. Austin is engaged in direct clinical practice, training and clinical consultation.